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According
to the book description of The Process of Investigation, it “is a book written to address
the needs of the private investigator in the security field. Continuing in the tradition of its previous editions, this book
covers essential topics which are often overlooked in works that concentrate on the public aspects of investigation. Investigative
skills such as surveillance techniques, interviewing and interrogation, evidence, and confessions and written statements are
all discussed, and supplemented with updated case studies and examples from the authors own experiences.
Major revisions to The Process of Investigation include
mention and coverage of the effects of 9/11 on the security industry, the need to incorporate awareness of terrorism and terrorist
activities when investigating any suspicious behavior, and two completely new chapters. Chapter 10 discusses interviewing
and interrogations, and is written by Doug Wicklander and Dave Zulawski, premier experts in the field. Chapter 23 addresses
the issues of workplace violence, and includes coverage of stalking, domestic violence spillover into workplaces, red flags,
and the Theory of Threat Assessment and Management (TAM), among other topics. Additionally, other more minor modifications
in legislation that have been passed and implemented since the last edition are addressed throughout the book.”
Michael Khairallah, PSP of Security Design Solutions said of Effective
Security Management, it “is an invaluable reference for new security managers and a good tool for the
experienced security professional. The book begins with the 30,000 foot view then quickly focuses on each aspect of security
management. The reader gets a valuable perspective on corporate culture and the role of each member of the security team,
along with good checklist for hiring new employees and creating job descriptions. The book does a good job of explaining on-the-job training and methods for discipline,
motivation and promotions.
The book also covers the role of security
communications within the company. The book covers techniques for managing the security department by defining methods for
risk assessment, planning and budgeting with good examples. The book explains the importance of written policies and procedures
and provides techniques for applying computer technology to department management along with ways to employ statistical analysis
in managing a security department. There is an excellent section on relationships with Law Enforcement, industry and the community
in this book. The most amusing and insightful section was "Jackass Management". The reader is certain to find examples
of management types they have experienced in the past and are likely to encounter in the future. The book is well written
and well worth the time to read.”
One reader of The Process
of Investigation said, “is book is an excellent resource for someone who either has some familiarity in
the field of Private Investigations, or for someone who is entering the field and needs to become more familiar with terminology
and techniques. The book focuses an entire section on the "Who What When Where Why and How's" for investigations,
which I found to be very informative. The information is accurate and is of such high quality that this book is used as recommended
reference material for some State Written Examinations for Private Detective Licenses. That should say it all.”
Charles Sennewald, the author, expanded his horizons
as an author by penning the Last Volkswagen, a fictional, often comedic tale. According
to the book description, “Competition with foreign products, having adverse effects on American labor, brings about
a major political climate, and government. The new pro-labor congress out-laws the importation of foreign goods, including
automobiles. Detroit and other industrial centers are reinvigorated and the economy booms. Growing economic success prompts
new legislation, which mandates that all foreign-made autos must be exchanged on a government funded trade-in program within
a specified three (3) year period. A new powerful regulatory and investigative agency, the Division of Import Controls (DIC)
is created to enforce the new law. At the end of the 3 year period possession of a foreign car is a federal crime. In our
story the government’s investigative efforts to rid the streets and highways of foreign cars has been achieved. Except
for one: a 1963 Volkswagen "beetle". This story focuses on the chief of the DIC and his dedication and commitment
to locate and seize this last unaccounted-for car and a rancher in Nebraska who is equally determined they will never find
it. It’s a fascinating journey leading to a clash of two very different kind of "giants", with unexpected
results.”
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